Bruce William Boxleitner

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Bruce William Boxleitner Wiki Biography

Bruce William Boxleitner was born on the 12th May 1950, in Elgin, Illinois USA, and is an actor and author perhaps best known for his role as President John Sheridan in the television series “Babylon 5” (1993 – 1998). In the 1980s he played Lee Stetson in the adventure series “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” alongside Kate Jackson. Boxleitner has been active in the entertainment industry since 1973.

How much is the net worth of Bruce Boxleitner? Authoritative sources estimate that the total wealth of the actor is as much as $14 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2016. Acting is the main sources of Bruce’s wealth.

To begin with, he was raised in Elgin, and educated at Prospect High School. Bruce undertook further education at the Goodman Theater School of Drama of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Concerning his career on television, he has played the leading roles in many television series, including “How the West Was Won” (1977–1979), “Bring ‘Em Back Alive” (1982–1983), and “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” (1983–1987). He also appeared in the television trilogy “Kenny Rogers as The Gambler” in the role of Billy Montana (1980, 1983 and 1987) all directed by Dick Lowry. From 1994 to 1998, Boxleitner landed the role of Captain John J. Sheridan in the science fiction television series created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski “Babylon 5”, for which role Bruce was nominated for the Saturn Award as the Best Actor on Television. In 2007, he landed the role of President John J. Sheridan in the television film “Babylon 5: The Lost Tales”. Boxleitner has appeared in many other television productions, among which are well known television series “Tron: Uprising” (2012–2013) aired on Disney XD and “Cedar Cove” (2012–2015), broadcast on RAI 1.

Talking about his career on the big screen, Bruce has starred in numerous films, and became well known to the general public after starring in “Baltimore Bullet (1980)” by Robert Ellis Miller. He appeared in the main role of the science fiction film “Tron” (1982) written and directed by Steven Lisberger. Afterwards, he landed the lead role in the Australian film “Breakaway” (1990) co-produced and directed by Don McLennan. Later, he starred in the films “The Babe” (1992) by Arthur Hiller, “Free Fall” (1999) by Mario Azzopardi, “Brilliant” (2004) written, co-produced and directed by Roger Cardinal, “Transmorphers: Fall of Man” (2009) by Shane Van Dyke and “51” (2011) directed by Jason Connery. His net worth grew steadily with these appearances.

Moreover, Boxleitner has also increased his net worth releasing several books, including two novels of science fiction “Frontier Earth” (1999) and “Searcher” (2001).

Finally, in the personal life of the actor, he married the actress Melissa Gilbert in 1995 with whom he had a son, Michael Garrett; Gilbert announced the separation from Boxleitner in 2011. He has two older sons, Sam and Lee, born from his first marriage with the former actress Kathryn Holcomb (1977–1987). In early 2016 he became engaged to his publicist Verena King.

IMDB Wikipedia “Breakaway” (1990) “Kenny Rogers as the Gambler “Kenny Rogers as the Gambler: The Adventure Continues” (1983) “Searcher” “Silver Bells” (2013) “The Great Secret” “World War Z.” – video books “Babylon 5” (1993-1998) “Bring ‘Em Back Alive” (1982–1983) “How the West Was Won” (1977–1979) “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” (1983-1987) $14 Million 1950 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 96) Actor Actors Bravo Otto Germany awards Bruce Boxleitner Bruce Boxleitner Net Worth Bruce William Boxleitner Dick Lowry Elgin Film producer Frontier Earth Golden Boot Award (1983) Hope Ranch (2002) Illinois Kathryn Holcomb Kathryn Holcomb (m. 1977–1987) Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (1980) Lee Boxleitner May 12 Melissa Gilbert Melissa Gilbert (m. 1995–2011) Michael Boxleitner Part III: The Legend Continues” (1987) Perfect Family (1992) Sam Boxleitner Saturn Award for Best Genre TV Actor (1999) Steven Lisberger TRON: Legacy (2010) United States United States of America Universe Reader’s Choice Awards (1995 Voice Actor Western Heritage Awards for Fictional Television Drama (1976) White people Writer

Bruce William Boxleitner Quick Info

Full Name Bruce Boxleitner
Net Worth $14 Million
Date Of Birth May 12, 1950
Place Of Birth Elgin, Illinois, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Profession Actor, Writer, Voice Actor, Film Producer
Education Prospect High School, Goodman Theater School of Drama of the Art Institute of Chicago
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Melissa Gilbert (m. 1995–2011), Kathryn Holcomb (m. 1977–1987)
Children Sam Boxleitner, Lee Boxleitner, Michael Boxleitner
Parents Diane Boxleitner, Cliff Boxleitner
Nicknames Bruce William Boxleitner
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BoxleitnerBruce
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/boxleitnerbruce
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0000310/
Awards Bravo Otto Germany awards, Golden Boot Award (1983), Universe Reader’s Choice Awards (1995,96), Western Heritage Awards for Fictional Television Drama (1976)
Nominations Saturn Award for Best Genre TV Actor (1999)
Movies “Kenny Rogers as The Gambler” (1980), “Kenny Rogers as the Gambler: The Adventure Continues” (1983), “Kenny Rogers as the Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues” (1987),”Tron Legacy” (2010), “Breakaway” (1990), “Perfect Family” (1992), “Hope Ranch” (2002), “Silver Bells” (2013)
TV Shows “Babylon 5” (1993-1998), “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” (1983-1987), “How the West Was Won” (1977–1979), “Bring ‘Em Back Alive” (1982–1983),

Bruce William Boxleitner Quotes

  • [Of Beverly Garland]: Bev was the ‘great equalizer,’ she was such a veteran actress; and she had a great sense of humor. She was a no-nonsense gal, she was serious about her work; and if there were any shenanigans on the set, she settled it right there. She was a marvelous lady, I missed her a great deal.
  • [When asked if Beverly Garland was not a prime-time diva]: She wasn’t at all, no trace of diva, there; at all; she was a hard worker … she had a great humor, (I said). If anybody was in a bad mood; after a few minutes with her, they weren’t; they were laughing; she was a terrific soul.

Bruce William Boxleitner Important Facts

  • He is left-handed.
  • His acting mentor was the late Beverly Garland.
  • Was Estee Lauder’s first spokesperson and model for Lauder for Men (1986-89).
  • In 2012, Babylon 5’s John Sheridan was named one of Los Angeles Times: Hero Complex’s “TV’s Top 50 Sci-Fi Characters”.
  • In December 2014, his character John Sheridan in Babylon 5 was listed as one of British Film Institute’s “Best Sci-Fi Characters of All Time”.
  • He and his ex-wife Kathryn Holcomb became first-time grandparents to their eldest son Sam Boxleitner’s daughter on November 28, 2014.
  • A skilled horseman and has owned horses the majority of his adult life.
  • Was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in April 2012 honoring him for his illustrious career in western films. He is a two-time recipient of the Wrangler Award.
  • In 1999, authored “Frontier Earth” and in 2001, its sequel “Frontier Earth: Searcher”, published by The Berkley Publishing Group.
  • Was honored with the Golden Boot Award in 1983.
  • Has won the Universe Reader’s Choice Award for Best Actor in a Genre TV Series for Babylon 5 twice (1995, 1996).
  • Since January 2013, Boxleitner has been in a relationship with publicist Verena King. They were engaged to be married on December 9, 2015.
  • Despite not sharing scenes, it was revealed that he had a very good relationship with Beverly Garland on Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983).
  • Met Beverly Garland on an episode of How the West Was Won (1976), and became friends for nearly 30 years, until her passing, late in 2008.
  • Was the presenter of the Golden Boot Award, when Beverly Garland won that honor in 1986.
  • Besides Jeff Bridges, he is the only other actor to appear in both TRON (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010).
  • Ex-son-in-law of Barbara Cowan.
  • As one of eleven people, he was elected for a three-year term to the National Board of Directors from Screen Actor Guild’s Hollywood Division. He received 5,569 votes. [September 2002]
  • Ex-brother-in-law of Sara Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert.
  • Ex-wife Kathryn Holcomb introduced him to his second wife, Melissa Gilbert. He called off his engagement to Melissa twice before they finally made it to the altar. The couple have since divorced.
  • Was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Governors in May, 1998.
  • Father of Sam Boxleitner (b. 1980), Lee Boxleitner (b. 1985) and Michael Boxleitner (b. 1995).

Bruce William Boxleitner Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Fly 2018 TV Series announced Capt. Nathaniel Price, Sr. Actor
NCIS 2010-2017 TV Series Vice Admiral C. Clifford Chase Actor
Double Mommy 2016 Scott Actor
Wedding Bells 2016 TV Movie Charlie Actor
Cedar Cove 2013-2015 TV Series Bob Beldon Actor
So You Said Yes 2015 TV Movie Nick Blanche Actor
Silver Bells 2013 Video Bruce Dalt Actor
The Thanksgiving House 2013 TV Movie Parker Mather Actor
TRON: Uprising 2012-2013 TV Series Tron
Rinzler
Actor
Spec Ops: The Line 2012 Video Game Lieutenant Colonel John Konrad (voice) Actor
GCB 2012 TV Series Burl Lourd Actor
Smokewood 2012 TV Movie Johnny Morgan Actor
Animen: The Galactic Battle 2012 General Moss (voice) Actor
Chaos 2011 TV Series Ray Bishop Actor
Tron: The Next Day 2011 Short Alan Bradley Actor
51 2011 Col. Martin Actor
Love’s Everlasting Courage 2011 TV Movie Lloyd Actor
Tron: Evolution – Battle Grids 2010 Video Game Tron (voice) Actor
Tron: Evolution 2010 Video Game Tron (voice) Actor
Tron 2010 Alan Bradley
Tron
Actor
AniMen: Triton Force 2010 General Moss Actor
Shadows in Paradise 2010 Cpt. Dyer Actor
Lego Atlantis 2010 TV Short Captain Ace Speedman (voice) Actor
Heroes 2008-2009 TV Series Robert Malden Actor
Transmorphers: Fall of Man 2009 Video Officer Hadley Ryan Actor
Chuck 2008-2009 TV Series Dr. Woody Woodcomb Actor
Dead Space: Downfall 2008 Video Colin Barrow (voice) Actor
Aces ‘N’ Eights 2008 TV Movie D.C. Cracker Actor
Bone Eater 2007 TV Movie Sheriff Steve Evans Actor
Sharpshooter 2007 TV Movie Sheriff Graham Actor
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales 2007 Video John Sheridan Actor
Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ 2007 Video Game Tron (English version, voice) Actor
Cold Case 2007 TV Series Huck Oberland Actor
Pandemic 2007 TV Movie Kenneth Friedlander Actor
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery 2006 TV Movie Clint Lawson Actor
Double Cross 2006 TV Movie James Actor
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door 2006 TV Movie Frank Lucas Actor
Kingdom Hearts II 2005 Video Game Tron (English version, voice) Actor
King of the Lost World 2005 Lt. Challenger Actor
Commander in Chief 2005 TV Series Tucker Baynes Actor
Legion of the Dead 2005 Video Sheriff Jones Actor
A Killer Upstairs 2005 TV Movie Detective Bruning Actor
Detective 2005 TV Movie Ketledge Actor
Crossing Jordan 2005 TV Series Foster Eldridge Actor
Young Blades 2005 TV Mini-Series Captain Martin Duval Actor
Tron 2.0: Killer App 2004 Video Game Tron
Alan Bradley (voice)
Actor
Saving Emily 2004 TV Movie Gregory Actor
They Are Among Us 2004 TV Movie Hugh Actor
Snakehead Terror 2004 TV Movie Patrick James Actor
Brilliant 2004 Dr.Dietrich Actor
She Spies 2003 TV Series The Chairman Actor
TRON 2.0 2003 Video Game Alan Bradley (voice) Actor
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke 2003 TV Movie Mr. Walker Actor
Gods and Generals 2003 Gen. James Longstreet Actor
Silence 2002 Agent Nicholas Preston Actor
Hope Ranch 2002 TV Movie J.T. Hope Actor
Perilous 2002 TV Movie Judd Actor
Contagion 2002 President Howard Actor
Life in the Balance 2001 Eric Johnson Actor
The Perfect Nanny 2000 Dr. Robert Lewis Actor
Twice in a Lifetime 2000 TV Series Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode Actor
The Outer Limits 2000 TV Series Senator Wyndom Brody Actor
Dead Man’s Gun 1999 TV Series Frank Santee Actor
Free Fall 1999 Mark Ettinger Actor
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms 1999 TV Movie John J. Sheridan Actor
Babylon 5 1994-1998 TV Series Capt. John Sheridan
President John Sheridan
Actor
Touched by an Angel 1998 TV Series Scott Tanner Actor
Babylon 5: Thirdspace 1998 TV Movie Capt. John J. Sheridan Actor
Babylon 5: In the Beginning 1998 TV Movie John J. Sheridan Actor
ABC Afterschool Specials 1996 TV Series Mr. Mahar Actor
Zoya 1995 TV Movie Clayton Andrews Actor
Gambler V: Playing for Keeps 1994 TV Movie Billy Montana Actor
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone 1994 TV Movie Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County Actor
Gunsmoke: One Man’s Justice 1994 TV Movie Davis Healy Actor
The Maharaja’s Daughter 1994 TV Mini-Series Patrick O’Riley Actor
House of Secrets 1993 TV Movie Dr. Frank Ravinel Actor
Flight from Justice 1993 TV Movie Michael Shafer Actor
Double Jeopardy 1992 TV Movie Jack Hart Actor
Perfect Family 1992 TV Movie Allan Bodine Actor
The Secret 1992 TV Movie Patrick Dunmore Actor
The Babe 1992 Jumpin’ Joe Dugan Actor
Kuffs 1992 Brad Kuffs Actor
Diplomatic Immunity 1991/I Cole Hickel Actor
Tales from the Crypt 1991 TV Series Winton Robbins Actor
Murderous Vision 1991 TV Movie Detective Kyle Robeshaw Actor
Breakaway 1990 Joey Actor
Sporting Chance 1990 TV Movie Eddie Dillon Actor
Till We Meet Again 1989 TV Mini-Series Jock Hampton Actor
The Road Raiders 1989 TV Movie Charlie Actor
From the Dead of Night 1989 TV Movie Peter Langford Actor
The Town Bully 1988 TV Movie Robert Doniger Actor
Red River 1988 TV Movie Matthew Garth Actor
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues 1987 TV Movie Billy Montana Actor
Angel in Green 1987 TV Movie Captain William Wicker Actor
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1983-1987 TV Series Lee Stetson Actor
Louis L’Amour’s Down the Long Hills 1986 TV Movie Scott Collins Actor
Passion Flower 1986 TV Movie Larry Janson Actor
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues 1983 TV Movie Billy Montana Actor
Bring ‘Em Back Alive 1982-1983 TV Series Frank Buck Actor
I Married Wyatt Earp 1983 TV Movie Wyatt Earp Actor
Bare Essence 1982 TV Movie Chase Marshall Actor
TRON 1982 Alan Bradley
Tron
Actor
Fly Away Home 1981 TV Movie Carl Actor
East of Eden 1981 TV Mini-Series Charles Trask Actor
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler 1980 TV Movie Billy Montana Actor
The Baltimore Bullet 1980 Billie Joe Robbins Actor
Wild Times 1980 TV Mini-Series Vern Tyree Actor
How the West Was Won 1976-1979 TV Series Luke Macahan Actor
The Last Convertible 1979 TV Mini-Series George Virdon Actor
Happily Ever After 1978 TV Movie Jack Actor
Murder at the World Series 1977 TV Movie Cisco Actor
Kiss Me, Kill Me 1976 TV Movie Douglas Lane Actor
Hawaii Five-O 1974-1976 TV Series Paul Colburn / Kevin Caulder / Cam Farraday Actor
The Macahans 1976 TV Movie Seth Macahan Actor
Baretta 1976 TV Series Dom Actor
Sixpack Annie 1975 Bobby Joe Actor
Police Woman 1975 TV Series Ed Krohl Actor
Gunsmoke 1975 TV Series Toby Hogue Actor
A Cry for Help 1975 TV Movie Richie Danko Actor
The Chadwick Family 1974 TV Movie Danny Actor
Mary Tyler Moore 1973 TV Series Rick Welch Actor
Lantern City 2014 TV Series executive producer Producer
Classic Hollywood Cinemas 2016 Documentary Himself Self
2015 Hero Dog Awards 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
Home & Family 2013-2015 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Q N’ A with Mikki and Shay 2014 TV Series Himself Self
12th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards 2014 TV Special Himself Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories 2013 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Beyond the Marquee 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Installing the Cast of ‘TRON: Legacy’ 2011 Video documentary short Himself Self
Launching the ‘TRON: Legacy’ 2011 Video documentary short Himself Self
The Tron Phenomenon 2011 Video documentary short Himself Self
Made in Hollywood 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Project: Comic-Con 2010 TV Series Himself – Interviewee Self
Guten Abend RTL 2010 TV Series Himself Self
07 Spaceys 2007 TV Movie Himself Self
Gylne tider 2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
American Dad! 2006 TV Series Himself Self
King of the Lost World: Behind the Scenes 2005 Video documentary short Himself Self
Class of… 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Legion of the Dead: Behind the Scenes 2005 Video short Himself Self
The Tony Danza Show 2005 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004 TV Special Himself Self
Dobe and a Company of Heroes 2002 TV Movie Himself Self
8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2002 TV Special Himself Self
The Making of ‘Tron’ 2002 Video documentary Himself Self
Biography 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Real Flying Tigers 2000 TV Movie documentary voice Self
The Daily Show 1998 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 19th Annual CableACE Awards 1997 TV Special Himself Self
The 21st Annual People’s Choice Awards 1995 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Favorite Television Comedy Series Self
The Wild West 1993 TV Mini-Series documentary Self
The 13th Annual CableACE Awards 1992 TV Special Himself Self
The Chuck Woolery Show 1991 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
One on One with John Tesh 1991 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Home Show 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 1989 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 5th Annual American Cinema Awards 1988 TV Special Himself Self
Hour Magazine 1982-1987 TV Series Himself Self
The 13th Annual People’s Choice Awards 1987 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1987 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Self
The Return of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer 1986 TV Movie Himself Self
The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1985 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards 1984 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Donahue 1984 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Battle of the Network Stars XIII 1982 TV Special Himself – CBS Team Self
The Hollywood Squares 1978 TV Series Himself – Guest Appearance Self
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix 2017 Video Game Tron Archive Footage
CNN Documents Babylon 5 2016 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
Welcome to the Basement 2015 TV Series Alan Bradley / Tron Archive Footage
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix 2014 Video Game Tron Archive Footage
Tron: A Trip to the Original Site of Flynn’s Arcade 2012 Documentary short Alan Bradley Archive Footage

Bruce William Boxleitner Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
1996 Universe Reader’s Choice Award Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA Best Actor in a Genre TV Series Babylon 5 (1994) Won
1995 Universe Reader’s Choice Award Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA Best Actor in a Genre TV Series Babylon 5 (1994) Won
1986 Bravo Otto Germany Bravo Otto Best Male TV Star (TV-Star m) Won
1983 Golden Boot Golden Boot Awards Won
1976 Bronze Wrangler Western Heritage Awards Fictional Television Drama The Macahans (1976) Won
1996 Universe Reader’s Choice Award Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA Best Actor in a Genre TV Series Babylon 5 (1994) Nominated
1995 Universe Reader’s Choice Award Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA Best Actor in a Genre TV Series Babylon 5 (1994) Nominated
1986 Bravo Otto Germany Bravo Otto Best Male TV Star (TV-Star m) Nominated
1983 Golden Boot Golden Boot Awards Nominated
1976 Bronze Wrangler Western Heritage Awards Fictional Television Drama The Macahans (1976) Nominated